H. Hovnanian Family Foundation establishes permanent presence in Vanadzor

VANADZOR, Armenia—“Our foundation is trying to build a vision for Birthright Armenia, Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC) and all of our programs to cover all of Armenia’s corners; we’re planning for decades ahead,” says Edele Hovnanian, president and chief executive officer of the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation, as the foundation proudly inaugurated its new headquarters in Vanadzor in Armenia’s Lori province. This facility will enhance the activities of Birthright Armenia and AVC, ensuring an enduring presence in Armenia’s third-largest city, and will support the foundation’s ongoing efforts to expand its reach beyond Yerevan.

The new building on Mkhitar Heratsi Street was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Edele Hovnanian and Birthright Armenia’s country director Sevan Kabakian on July 7, 2024, as past and present Birthright volunteers, members of host families, staff and supporters joined to mark the significant milestone. The opening was part of Birthright Armenia’s 20th anniversary celebrations, which took place in Yerevan, Gyumri and Vanadzor earlier this month.